ELLS Scientific Student Conference 2011
3rd ELLS Scientific Student Conference, Oct. 20-21
Can agriculture feed the world?
Of the current global population of 6 billion, 1 billion people suffer from hunger in a world of plenty. The majority live in rural areas in developing countries, which indicates a distribution and access problem. Furthermore, by 2050 it is expected that the global population will increase to more than 9 billion people. Increasing future food production must therefore be a high priority.
Sustainable food production depends on the carrying capacity and resilience of global and local ecosystems, which are limited. Therefore, an increase in food production requires a reduction of the ecological footprint of the consumer, especially in high income countries, to prevent irreversible harm to vital ecosystems.
A growing population means greater demands on land, not just for food production but also for housing, infrastructure, industry, leisure, energy production etc. The competing claims on land (and water) require efficient and effective food production based on best agricultural practices.
Themes:
Innovation and Technology
Economy and Society
Ecology and Ethics
Students of ELLS institutions are invited to apply for an oral presentation or
poster presentation at the conference and should in this regard prepare an
abstract before June 17. The abstract should be sent together with an academic CV and an application form to the local contact person. See more information on the conference website.